What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator position at Medasource?
Clinical Research Coordinator I-II
2-3 Month Contract
100% On-Site (Baltimore, MD)
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: 40 hr/week (rotating shifts)
Job Description:
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I–II will support an active influenza and COVID-19 observational study by coordinating participant enrollment, conducting patient-facing research activities, and ensuring accurate collection and handling of clinical samples. Working on-site in a fast-paced Emergency Department and inpatient environment, the CRC will engage directly with patients, collaborate closely with clinical providers, and help maintain adherence to all study protocols and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently across rotating shifts in a high-acuity clinical setting.
Responsibilities:
- Primarily responsible for getting out to patients and communicating findings to providers
- Approach and interview patients testing positive for influenza/COVID across ED and IP units
- Screening patients on track board
- Completing patient questionnaires
- Conduct baseline testing and sample collection at initial visit (blood, respiratory, etc.)
- Conduct serial samples at follow up intervals (nasal swabs, throat swabs, saliva samples, etc.)
- Processing samples in the lab
Required Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of research experience
- Phlebotomy experience
- Previous exposure to and comfortability with conducting nasal swabs and working with influenza/COVID positive patients
- Experience screening and consenting patients
- Experience processing samples
- Strong people skills and ability to work in a fast paced, high stress ED environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Specific prior experience supporting observational influenza/COVID studies